Germany 2007 A D F G J Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern also
known by its anglicized name Mecklenburg–Western
Pomerania, is a state in
the north-east of Germany. Of the country's sixteen states, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ranks 14th
in population; it covers an area of 23,174.93 km2 (8,947.89 sq mi),
making it the sixth largest German state in area; and it is 16th in population
density. Schwerin is the state capital and Rostock is the largest city.
The coin shows Schwerin
Castle and bears the inscription ‘Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’ - the federal state
of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania where the castle is located. The mintmark, ‘A’,
‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’, appears above the image, and the engraver’s initials ‘HH’
below it. The year of mintage, 2007, the 12 stars of the European Union and the
words ‘Bundesrepublik Deutschland’ appear in the outer ring.
Five coins of different mints - A, D, F, G, J:
·
A (Berlin mint Staatliche Münze
Berlin)
·
D (Munich mint Bavarian State Mint)
·
F (Staatliche mint Staatliche Münzen
Baden-Württemberg) *
·
G (Karlsruhe mint Staatliche Münzen
Baden-Württemberg) *
·
J (Hamburg mint Hamburgische Münze)
*The mint was founded in 1998 as a result of
the merger of the Karlsruhe and Stuttgart Mints. Despite the merger, two
previously separate mints had retained their respective mintmarks:
"F" – "Stuttgart" and "G" –
"Karlsruhe".
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated) all mints
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 30'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Germany
Year of release - 2007
